Local student elected national officer
Helen Smith, graphic communications student at Sandy Creek High School, was elected to serve as national officer and Region II Vice President of the High School Division of SkillsUSA. As […]
2016
Off to college
The Coweta-Fayette Georgia Tech Club hosted the Annual Freshman and Transfer Student BBQ Sendoff Aug. 7 at the home of club president Linda Henson. Retired Dean Miller Templeton gave a
Norton ordained at Evergreen Church
Tim Norton was ordained July 31 as the associate pastor of Evergreen Church. He was ordained in ECO: A Covenant Order of Evangelical Presbyterians. In this denomination, the ordination process
Sugar Ray, Gin Blossoms bring ’80s and ’90s music to The Fred
The final show in the 2016 Lexus of South Atlanta Summer Concert Series will be Saturday, Aug. 27, at The Fred. The double headliner show featuring Sugar Ray and Gin
Deer quota hunt application deadline Sept. 1
Hunters, be sure to get online soon and get your quota application submitted for a Georgia deer hunt. An online quota application must be received before midnight Sept. 1, according
Friday night football scores
East Coweta 34, Lovejoy 6 Northgate 10, Veterans 0 McIntosh 30, Decatur 7 Landmark 34, BEST Academy 24 Mt. Paran Christian 17, Our Lady of Mercy 0 Sandy Creek vs.
Columnists, Opinion
Big Papa for President
It has been almost 15 years since I first had the privilege of penning a weekly column. Sadly this may be the last one. I find I must now break
Columnists, Opinion
Hearing when there is silence
On Sunday afternoon, I was confined to the house due to a medical issue. Somewhere that afternoon, I decided to go sit by the pool where it was quiet. There’s
Library seminar covers saving for college
Learn about how to save for your children’s college education at a free seminar Thursday, Aug. 25, at 10:30 a.m. at the Peachtree City Library. It’s part of the library’s
This weekend’s lane closures
Georgia Department of Transportation projects to improve highway infrastructure throughout metro Atlanta continue this weekend, weather permitting. Construction on the I-285 northbound and southbound ramps to I-20 westbound and the
Piedmont inks Kaiser contract extension
Piedmont Healthcare announced that it has finalized a contract extension with Kaiser Permanente, which will ensure continued in-network access to all Piedmont Healthcare facilities through 2017. The extension is part
Sendoff for Auburn freshmen
The Coweta-Fayette Auburn Club recently held its annual Freshmen Send-Off Party for local new students and their families. These students represent the more than 45 from the area who are
Taste of Senoia is this Sunday
The Taste of Senoia is back this Sunday, August 21, 1-4 p.m. The Senoia Optimist Club will sponsor a delicious sampling of the best Senoia has in food and more
Hunter education course options for dove hunters
Hunters in need of the Georgia hunter education course have two options – completely online or a classroom course, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.
Discuss notorious local crime story
“Murder in Coweta County” is scheduled for Monday, Aug. 22, 1:30-2:30 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Peachtree City location (The Gathering Place, 203 McIntosh Trail). Investigate the 1948 John Wallace
Notable grads and students
Michelle Yarmolinsky of Peachtree City was named to the Creighton University Dean’s List for spring 2016. Michael Blake Roberts of Fayetteville graduated from Clemson University with an MBA in business
South Fayette house lost in blaze, firefighter treated for heat exhaustion
No one was at home in the early morning hours of Aug. 17 when fire destroyed a home at 313 Porter Road off Ga. Highway 85 South and resulted in
Taylor jumps for the gold
Sandy Creek HS graduate takes Olympic gold medal in triple jump Christian Taylor has won his second straight Olympic gold medal in the triple jump. The Sandy Creek
More money coming, so BoE may lower rate
For first time in many years, rate to dip below state-allowed maximum of 20 mills The Fayette County Board of Education is expected to ease the tax burden on
It’s official: Fayette property values are up nearly 6% over ’15
Unincorporated areas have 7% value increase; how that means higher bills for property owners Figures for the Fayette County 2016 tax digest are in. The county as a whole
3-to-2 majority sees no need for zoning moratorium
Oddo: “I’m looking for the reason to have a moratorium, and I don’t see it.” The majority of the Fayette County Board of Commissioners does not think a moratorium
Loft living plan goes before PTC Council
Dar Thompson’s residential and retail proposal at Lexington Circle will finally be heard Aug. 18 by the Peachtree City Council. The City Council will hold a public hearing on
Eugenia Liu: A passion to help people find answers to questions
It is impossible to miss the passion in the eyes of 27-year-old Eugenia Liu, a former McIntosh High School student and Fayette County Library volunteer who will soon begin the
Board members participate in “branch cutting”
Southern Conservation Trust board members and Fayetteville officials were joined by a host of residents anxious to experience the “branch cutting” and to experience the 308-acre nature area up-close. The
Away with the rubber duckies!
Crowds gathered near the site of the Whitewater Paddle Trail during the grand opening of The Ridge Nature Area in Fayetteville on Aug. 13 to throw their ducks into the
Getting ready for school
Max and Mya Mackiewicz show off their school and dress attire at Week of Welcome at the new Liberty Tech Charter School in Fayette County. Their first full week started
20,015 students now trek to classes in Fayette schools
Elementary, middle schools show declines in numbers from last year The 2016-2017 school year is here and with it enrollment numbers that are not as low as initially projected.
Fayette school workers have trust issues with central office
Superintendent: ‘We have to work hard to re-establish trust that certainly has been shaken by local decisions’ An internal survey of the perceptions of central office staff by employees
Starr’s Mill cart path crossing project moves forward
County officials are moving forward with the Starr’s Mill cart path project after receiving direction from the Board of Commissioners. The vote at the Aug. 11 regular meeting was
Dove season opens Sept. 3
Gather friends and family and get ready to head to the dove fields for the opening day of dove season. Who will be with you? The Georgia dove hunting season
Assistance sought with cemetery information
Newnan officials are in the process of implementing a cemetery system to record and maintain all burial and cemetery lot information for those cemeteries managed by staff within the city
Benghazi hero book signing Sept. 24
It has been announced that the Coweta Political Forum scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 24, in Newnan will include a speech and book signing by Kris Paronto, co-author of “13 Hours:
Volunteer expo Aug. 22
Fayette Senior Services will hosts its first-ever Community Volunteer Expo Monday, Aug. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at its Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). Local residents are
Learn to be ready for emergencies
“Lunch & Learn: Filling Your Emergency Kit” is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 27, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Fayette Senior Services’ Fayetteville location (The Life Enrichment Center, 4 Center Drive). If